# Bonusly vs Guusto

| Attribute | Bonusly | Guusto |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 76.7 (26% (low)) | 58.9 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based system that enables employees to give each other recognition points, track engagement patterns, and redeem rewards from an integrated marketplace. The platform integrates with common workplace applications and provides mobile access for distributed workforces. | An employee recognition and rewards platform that automates recognition programs through various methods (manager-led, peer-to-peer, milestones) and distributes gift card rewards to employees, with features to ensure no one is overlooked and to provide visibility into recognition patterns. |
| integrations.count | 6 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"HRIS systems"},{"name":"SAML SSO"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Google Analytics"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Sharepoint"},{"name":"Outlook"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever, up to 8 users","features":["Up to 8 users","Slack integration","Microsoft Teams integration","iOS and Android apps","Limited Team features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Limited recognition features for small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"8"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$5/user/month or $50/user/year (includes Bizy AI). Alternative pricing without Bizy: $3/month or $30/year.","features":["Everything in Free plan","Advanced pulse check analytics","Automated milestone celebrations","HRIS integrations and provisioning","24/7 chat support","Automated manager alerts","Bizy AI assistant included"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full recognition and analytics features with Bizy AI assistant","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Organization","summary":"Custom pricing for enterprise deployments","features":["Company-wide analytics and insights","SAML SSO integration"],"description":"Enterprise-scale analytics and administration features","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Team plan starts at $5/user/month; Organization plan requires contacting sales. Reward redemptions charged at face value.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T23:12:22.339Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$150/mo. 1 sender seat, 250 recipient seats. 30-day trial.","features":["Offline Print and QR Codes","100+ Merchant Options","Mobile App","Multiple Languages","Automate Milestones and Birthdays","Automate Claim Periods","Custom Branding","Reports and Analytics","Non-Monetary Recognition","Up to 5 Workspaces"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Fixed flat-rate plan for automating milestone programs with bulk sending and unclaimed gift management.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"sender_seats":"1","recipient_seats":"250"}},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"$6.72/sender seat, $0.70/recipient seat. Minimum $200/mo, billed annually.","features":["HRIS Integration","Real-Time Social Feeds","Leaderboards","Automate Random Draws","Route to Manager for Delivery","Charity Donation","Manager Insights - Direct","Amazon Gift Cards","Unlimited Workspaces","SSO","Microsoft Teams Integration","Sharepoint Integration","Outlook Integration","Budget Automation","Approvals","Manager Insights - Indirect","Custom Data Fields","TV / Kiosk Display","Global Rewards","Custom Rewards","Swag Program","Custom Report Automation"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"sender_seat","amount":6.72,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"recipient_seat","amount":0.7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Scalable tier enabling multiple senders to manage recognition programs with social engagement features and automated draws.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"minimum_monthly":"200"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$5.00/sender seat, $1.00/recipient seat. Minimum $500/mo, billed annually.","features":["Enhanced Budget Controls","Dedicated Account Manager","API","Send Rewards (Email, SMS)","Non-Monetary Rewards","Guest Redemption","AI Recognition Scores","Custom Email Domains","Purchase Power Parity"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"sender_seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"recipient_seat","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade solution with extensive customization, API access, and dedicated account management for large-scale programs.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"minimum_monthly":"500"}}],"summary":"From $150/mo (Lite, 30-day trial). Per-seat pricing for Essential ($200/mo min) and Premium ($500/mo min).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://guusto.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:22:32.095Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":150,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":150,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Recognition Rewards)

| Capability | Bonusly | Guusto |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Peer to peer social recognition feed | - | - |
| Manager points budget allocation math | - | - |
| Global digital gift card catalog fulfillment | - | - |
| Company branded physical swag fulfillment | - | - |
| Automated work anniversary birthday rewards | - | - |
| Core values hashtag tagging | - | - |
| Slack ms teams native bot integration | - | - |
| Bamboohr workday HRIS sync | - | - |
| Amazon business zero markup integration | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:07:31.299Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*